1/87th Submarine

[Larry]

I need a waterline model of an American Submarine. Anyone know of a mfg.'er for this boat?:

 

[jbaakko]

Larry, the closest I've ever seen are WWII U-boats:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390304534988

Though I think a 1:72 scale sub would work too?
http://www.scalehobbyist.com/catago...pg=1&ppp=24&sb=stocknumber&so=a&era=0,6&sc=72

 

[Larry]

Larry, the closest I've ever seen are WWII U-boats:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390304534988

Though I think a 1:72 scale sub would work too?
http://www.scalehobbyist.com/catago...pg=1&ppp=24&sb=stocknumber&so=a&era=0,6&sc=72

Josh, I might have to rethink a Sub. That thing is over 4ft. long in 1/72nd scale & that's smaller than 1/87th. That would take up the whole area I'm thinking of adding on this summer. Might have to go w/a PT boat instead.

 

[Jim 68cuda]

I'm thinking you should use the 1/72 scale sub and cut it. Not for a waterline model, but so that its a cutaway model that would extend past the edge of your layout. Then, below the waterline, the sub would be a cutaway cross section of the model, and you could detail the sub's interior at the point where the layout ends. But, that also means detailing the subterranian bottom of your waterway.

 

[Larry]

I'm thinking you should use the 1/72 scale sub and cut it. Not for a waterline model, but so that its a cutaway model that would extend past the edge of your layout. Then, below the waterline, the sub would be a cutaway cross section of the model, and you could detail the sub's interior at the point where the layout ends. But, that also means detailing the subterranian bottom of your waterway.

That's way beyond my limits for detailing, but, I was thinking about a large boathouse w/the sub sticking out from the conning tower to the bow. That way I could cut the sub in half & just use the front of the building & still make it a waterline boat. It's just a planning stage idea. The cost of the Sub is another factor in what I will do. It's hard to buy something for about $120.00 plus freight & then only use half of it.

 

[Dougget]

It's hard to buy something for about $120.00 plus freight & then only use half of it.

Maybe if you explain what you plan to do with it, you could get it for half off

Sorry, couldn't resist.
Doug

 

[Bsklarski]

Josh, I might have to rethink a Sub. That thing is over 4ft. long in 1/72nd scale & that's smaller than 1/87th. That would take up the whole area I'm thinking of adding on this summer. Might have to go w/a PT boat instead.

Other way around, 1/72 scale is larger scale then 1/87 scale.

 

[Larry]

Other way around, 1/72 scale is larger scale then 1/87 scale.

Yes, you are right about 1/72nd being larger than 1/87th. I forgot about that. That's why the sub is over 4ft long. maybe I can find something in 1/88 to 1/90th. Dreaming!!!

 

[68 Camaro]

I don't know of any 1/72 scale submarines that are at water line scale. I was considering a container ship by Dean's Marine that can be used as water line model once the hull is cut to the desired hight. However, those are extremely expensive, but beautiful. It would be terrible to butcher a model such as that.

The Anna Marie is 1/83 scale and is a touch over 40" in length and 6.5" wide. The ship is made for electric motors, but according to Dean's are also used in static display as well as water line models.



http://www.deansmarine.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/10_20/products_id/1902

Larry

 

[tomstockton]

Larry,

Here's a thought -- why not have the ship in question as a part of the backdrop? You could have ramps, etc. on your layout proper, but the ship itself could just be a picture.

I don't know... it might work.

Regards,
Tom Stockton

 

[hamltnblue]

Just an FYI.
The current Fast Attack Subs are 360 ft long or longer and about 33 ft wide. The Ohio Class Trident Subs are 425 ft long and about 44 ft wide.
That would make 4 foot about right for scale.

 

[CSXPAID]

What about a liberty or a victory ship I think they would be about 3' long